THE DETAIL IS IN THE DATA…
Shelton is hoping to secure only his third career-Top 10 victory on an indoor hardcourt.
The American is 2-8 versus top-tenners in 2025 (7-20 career).
Meanwhile, Auger-Aliassime is aiming for just a second win at the event having beaten the great Rafael Nadal in the round-robin on debut in 2022.
The Canadian is targeting a third top five victory of the season and is pretty strong on an indoor hardcourt having posted more win than anyone in this environment this decade (83 so far). Indeed, seven of his eight tour-level titles have come indoors.
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